When you arebuying fabric onlineyou will see the pattern repeat listed in the details of each fabric. Some sites even have a ruler on the photo of the fabric to give you an idea of the scale of the pattern. Back to our example… My first two choices are medium in scale so I decided...
You can either make a random size quilt, one adjusted the size to the size of your fabric panel or make a larger-than-your-panel quilt, simply by adding additional strips of fabric around. But it's easy. NOTE: If you want to cover a French door window like I did, check out exact ...
that’s calledfussy cutting. This includes when you meticulously line up a fabric’s pattern so you don’t see aseam, maintain a fabric’s print around a shape, or cut and re-sew pieces of fabric to create a “new” print. This perfect placement is often what creates the “WOW” fac...
Temari can be any size, and the pattern and color variations are endless. There are some patterns that are considered traditional. In this Instructable, we'll be making a traditional Kiku pattern, also known as a Chrysanthemum. To make a Temari, the ball is shaped by winding yarn and then...
Take a spray bottle, fill it with warm water, and liberally mist your jeans front to back, says Katie Brown, owner ofRytina Fine Cleaners. Once they're wet all over, strategically pull on the fabric in the areas you're hoping to stretch. Afterward, for good measure, wear the damp jea...
Match the scale of the stripes with the scale of the pattern. Got a shirt with fine stripes? Reach for a tie with a strong base color and small pattern. Got ashirt with broad stripes?Reach for a tie with more a spaced out geometric pattern to complement it. ...
My favorite method for creating a nice 90 degree cut on my fabric, is to match it up with a perfectly square table corner. Or counter corner. HOWEVER, be sure that it’s actually a 90 degree angle. You can’s always trust that the carpenter was precise either. Then, line up your st...
Even my OCD mother spends money on fabric and other sewing rick rack because of momentary lapses into big ambitions. Usually — hopefully — we learn from these experiences (or at least try to minimize these types of purchases in the future). ...
The shapes are cut from fabric using the template shapes created by a pattern cutter. These are required for production to be consecutive so that each item has the same measurements and fit. No great effort is required on your end, just find a pattern cutting professional who can help. ...
1. With the right sides of the fabric and lining together (facing towards each other), line up the top edges so that they are even. Make sure that the pattern of the fabric will be hanging the right way when the curtain is hung. 2. Sew the fabric and lining at the sides with a ...